physicist

[fiz-uh-sist]

noun

1. a scientist who specializes in physics. physics.

physicist

/ ˈfɪzɪsɪst /

noun

1. a person versed in or studying physics

Word History and Origins

Origin of physicist¹

First recorded in 1710–20; physic(s) + -ist

Example Sentences

Some people can live for many years with MND, including theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, who was diagnosed at the age of 22 and lived to 76.

From BBC

It meant she could build words and sentences with eye-movements - and speak, albeit with a synthetic voice, like the physicist Stephen Hawking.

From BBC

In a similar vein, his oft-quoted remark that “the physicists have known sin” was frequently misinterpreted.

From Salon

Joshua Silver, an Oxford University physicist, founded Adlens but no longer works for the company.

From BBC

The famous theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, who died in 2016 at age 76, is an example of someone who survived for 55 years with the disease after being diagnosed at age 21.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• analyst 
• chemist 
• expert